Happy to see Brands taking set of Nadal. I've noticed him in juniors and thought he would be a dark horse in the future.He wasn't too consistent losing matches he should have won due to his talent, but maybe this match could provide him some extra confidence boost.

The tournament organizers gave Federer a very kind draw. They did put Berdych on his half; however, they also put Monfils, a French player no less, in the very first round against him, who has every potential to take Berdcyh out. What a sad state of affair tennis is these days.

Berdych gets the 4th set TB. On to the final set. I really like Monfils who's playing remarkable tennis btw and what a match so far, but at the same time, hating the fact that this sort of match is happening so early in the tournament.

Berdych lost. Thought Monfils pulled a bit of gamesmanship at 5-4, 40-15 after serving a double fault. He couldn't walk or so it seemed; next thing you know, not only he catches Berdych by surprise by breaking him immediately but also, winning the match right away.

I am still happy for Monfils since I like him a great deal and this win will give him a lot of confidence back, but I am also sad to see Berdych go out this early. I guess will have to pull for Gulbis from this qtr. I like him too but a long path in front him. Time to shine though. Prefer him over Dimitrov on any given day.